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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 2038 p4p, 236 weight class) and Joe River (ranked 1692 p4p, 196 weight class). Karjalainen comes to the cage accompanied by Sentenced - End of the Road. This should be fireworks!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe River!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River looks to land a combination but Karjalainen avoids it well.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River moves into the clinch successfully.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Karjalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Karjalainen is looking to counter the offense by River and move into the clinch.
River jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karjalainen moves into the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karjalainen is trying to stall.
Karjalainen landing knees to the body.
Karjalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Karjalainen fails to land.
Karjalainen breaks from the clinch.
Karjalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Karjalainen misses with a straight left.
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the head.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River takes a shot to the head.
River lands a left hand.
River tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from River.
River works on Karjalainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Karjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
River dodges an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
I was talking to Karjalainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen breaks from the clinch.
River rushes Karjalainen and presses him up against the cage.
Karjalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karjalainen thuds a left hand into River's body.
River moves into the clinch.
River avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River breaks the clinch.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Karjalainen is just out of range.
Karjalainen throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Karjalainen moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Karjalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from River misses.
River thuds a left hand into Karjalainen's body.
Karjalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River sizes up Karjalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River moves into the clinch.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Karjalainen.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Karjalainen tries to tie him up.
River tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe River dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karjalainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
River tries to clinch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
River looks to land a body kick but Karjalainen moved away.
River tries to clinch up.
It looked like Karjalainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from River misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karjalainen walks into a straight right hand from River.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karjalainen throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
A head kick misses from River.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
A combination from Karjalainen does no damage.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karjalainen throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River tries to clinch but Karjalainen is having none of it.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by River.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karjalainen momentarily.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Karjalainen is looking for a counter combo.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
River misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Karjalainen tries to clinch there but River circles away.
Karjalainen tries to clinch there but River circles away.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karjalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Karjalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Karjalainen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
River rushes Karjalainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
River wants to break the clinch but can't.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from River.
A short left from Karjalainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from River.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but River blocks it with crossed arms.
Karjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Karjalainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning River up against the cage.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karjalainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from River.
Karjalainen tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.
Karjalainen lands a body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Karjalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karjalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karjalainen tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Karjalainen.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karjalainen is looking to counter punch.
Joe River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
River wants to clinch up but Karjalainen keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karjalainen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Karjalainen gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
Karjalainen taking a breather.
Karjalainen cracks River with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karjalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karjalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Karjalainen is looking to counter with head kicks.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karjalainen's hands.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a lazy head kick
and Karjalainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River misses with a straight left.
Karjalainen throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River forces Karjalainen back against the cage and clinches.
Karjalainen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karjalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River loads up on a big right hand but Karjalainen slips the punch.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River jabs at Karjalainen's body.
Joe River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River scores with a hook to the body. Karjalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karjalainen's head.
Karjalainen slips a jab from River.
Karjalainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River has closed the distance and engaged Karjalainen in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karjalainen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
River lands a nice uppercut.
River misses with a body punch.
River blocking some punches.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
River prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe River!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aito Lager (ranked 2313 p4p, 287 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 2917 p4p, 343 weight class). Lager's entrance music is Army Of The Pharaohs - Seven. A fine choice. Winston has chosen The Lost Boy as his entrance music. Aito Lager could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Winston's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aito Lager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Winston.
We've been informed that Winston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Winston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winston misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Lager misses.
Lager lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Lager has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A lazy left from Lager finds it's target.
Lager takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Winston slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Lager coming out on top.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston looks to land a right hand but Lager moved out of range.
A cross from Winston lands.
Lager stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A leg kick checked by Winston.
Lager moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.
Lager throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Lager moves out of range as Winston strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Lager on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Lager misses with a body shot.
Lager is looking to score with low kicks.
Lager slips a straight right by Winston.
It looked like Lager wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston lands with an overhand left.
Lager takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lager misses with a hook.
Lager doesn't manage to clinch there - Winston circles away.
Winston jabs Lager right on the nose. Lager blinks but takes it well.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lager throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Lager. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lager.
Lager avoids the body shot from Winston.
Good shot there by Lager.
Lager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winston moves forwards but Lager connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winston takes one to the side of the head.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Lager ducks down to avoid it.
Lager misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Winston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lager.
Lager was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lager throws a good cross that connects.
Lager slips a jab and a cross from Winston.
It looked like Lager was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lager.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lager.
Lager throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lager.
And Winston tries to counter it with a takedown but Lager pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lager throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Lager misses with a right hand
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lager closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Lager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lager landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lager has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lager throwing shots but Winston is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Lager there.
Winston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lager is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lager landing with the ground and pound.
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lager lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lager is in close to Winston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lager working some strikes from top position.
Lager postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lager keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winston's head.
Winston is rocked!
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Lager defends easily.
Winston is still in real trouble! Can Lager finish him?
Lager landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston being controlled here, momentarily.
Winston seems to have recovered his senses.
Lager avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lager cracks Winston with a solid left hand.
Lager cracks Winston with a solid left hand.
Lager lands a couple of digs.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Lager from controlling successfully.
Winston working for a triangle but Lager defends it easily.
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Lager from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aito Lager dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lager takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lager connects with an inside leg kick.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lager looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Winston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lager looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lager.
Winston throws out a counter right but Lager avoids it with no problem.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lager drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lager cracks Winston with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Winston sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lager looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lager slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.
Lager slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.
Winston tries to roll over but Lager keeps him under control.
Lager is nestled in close to Winston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston manages to get to full guard.
Winston is looking for a triangle here but Lager uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lager lands a few punches from side control.
Lager looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winston gets back to half guard.
Winston wants to get back to full guard.
Lager is nestled in close to Winston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Lager looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lager trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lager working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Winston actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Lager there.
Winston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winston taking some punishment here, with Lager in his half guard.
Lager controlling the pace.
Lager works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lager looks up at the clock and then as Winston takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lager smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Winston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Winston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lager scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lager is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lager drops an elbow to the side of Winston's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lager seems to be working for a kimura but Winston defends the submission attempt.
Winston is trying to maintain the position but Lager is very close to passing his half guard.
Lager is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lager lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lager looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Winston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston is looking to improve his position.
Lager looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lager lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lager connects with a nice short shot to Winston's temple.
Lager is looking for a kimura here.
Lager is working for a submission of some sort.
Lager working the head and body with strikes.
Lager is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winston is just riding it out for now. Lager eventually gives up the hold.
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aito Lager dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lager misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winston! But no joy.
Lager scores with a nice right hand.
Winston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Winston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lager.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston connects with a crisp jab.
Winston lands a right hook to the body.
Winston lands a really nice looking cross but Lager seems unphased.
Lager scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lager scores with a nice right hand.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Lager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Winston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lager scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lager misses with a leg kick
and Winston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston postures up in Lager's guard and throws a big left but Lager blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lager has an active guard here but Winston has managed to pass into half guard.
Lager looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Winston.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lager manages to get to full guard.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
Lager has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston is in close to Lager's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winston lands a couple of elbows.
Lager throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lager had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winston defends it easily.
Lager wants to sweep but no luck.
Lager is working hard here to advance position.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lager looking for a guillotine here but Winston defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lager is trying to control the position but Winston postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lager working for a triangle but Winston defends it easily.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Lager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aito Lager is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winston stands up over Lager, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lager has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winston has managed to get both his arms back between Lager's legs - danger averted.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lager is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lager had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winston defends it easily.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winston trying to control but Lager is working from the bottom.
Lager has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lager looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lager has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winston has managed to get both his arms back between Lager's legs - danger averted.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winston is in close to Lager's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Winston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lager has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aito Lager!
After winning the bout, Aito Lager thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Bailey (ranked 941 p4p, 128 weight class) and Michael Bennet (ranked 1069 p4p, 146 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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209 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Devon Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a hook.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Bailey tries to keep at a distance but Bennet has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet slips a jab from Bailey.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Bailey throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bailey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennet momentarily.
Bailey jabs Bennet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.
Bailey lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Bailey finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bennet swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Bailey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bailey.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet connects with a nice looking jab.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bailey.
Bennet scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet cracks Bailey with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Bailey misses.
Bailey throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey misses the jab.
Bennet sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bailey lands a jab.
Bailey throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Bailey lands with an overhand left.
Bailey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Bailey moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Bennet swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bennet scores with a nice strike.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bailey misses with a left hand
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bailey misses with a hook
and Bennet counters with a nice body kick.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Bailey moved away.
Bennet tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey slips under a jab from Bennet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Bailey throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a right hand to the body.
Bennet defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Bennet catches Bailey right on the button with a cross.
Bennet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bailey will feel that in the morning.
A clash of legs there as Bailey blocks the low kick.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bailey.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Bailey's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Bailey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bennet swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bennet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey scores with a nice strike.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet drives through and clinches with Bailey against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey gets through Bennet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bennet in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bennet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a right hand
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Bailey lands but Bennet takes it in his stride.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet cracks the inside of Bailey's front leg.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Bennet throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick
and Bennet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bailey thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Bailey. Those never looked like landing.
Bailey dips to his left and cracks Bennet with an uppercut!
Bennet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bennet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bennet avoids it.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bennet misses with a hook to the body
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet tries a quick counter leg kick but Bailey is wise to it.
Bennet moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet lands with a nice body kick.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey connects with a high kick.
Bennet forces Bailey back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Bailey's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bailey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennet on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Bailey moved away.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bailey will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bailey digs a good body shot into Bennet's ribs.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Bailey moved away.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bailey lands with a nice combination. Bennet backs away looking to recover.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennet.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennet circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Bennet catches Bailey right on the button with a cross.
Bennet throws a shot to the body.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bennet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennet lands a head kick. Bailey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bailey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bailey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bailey scores with a push kick.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Bailey's body.
Bennet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Bailey looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bennet moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet rushes Bailey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet is trying to push Bailey away but Bailey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bennet has had enough of the clinch but Bailey keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennet.
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Bennet finds it's target.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey blocks a leg kick.
Bailey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Bailey.
Devon Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennet misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Devon Bailey.
I think Bennet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
A very excited looking Michael Bennet rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Deadmarsh (ranked 790 p4p, 99 weight class) and Esko Marttinen (ranked 1107 p4p, 131 weight class). Marttinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Deadmarsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esko Marttinen!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deadmarsh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deadmarsh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marttinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Deadmarsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marttinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deadmarsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marttinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marttinen wants to sweep here but Deadmarsh controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deadmarsh with a nice head shot there.
Marttinen is trying to control the position but Deadmarsh postures up.
Deadmarsh throws an elbow that misses. Marttinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deadmarsh's guard. Nice move by Marttinen!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marttinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deadmarsh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marttinen preventing the sweep.
Marttinen throws an elbow that misses. Deadmarsh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marttinen's guard. Nice move by Deadmarsh!
Marttinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deadmarsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deadmarsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Deadmarsh escapes and throws Marttinen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Marttinen is looking for a sweep.
Deadmarsh cracks Marttinen with a big right hand but Marttinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Marttinen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Deadmarsh working the ground and pound from side control.
Deadmarsh working the ground and pound from side control.
Deadmarsh is looking to take a break and control but Marttinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marttinen tries to bench press Deadmarsh off him but Deadmarsh keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marttinen some visible discomfort.
Marttinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marttinen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marttinen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Deadmarsh working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Deadmarsh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Marttinen gets back to half guard.
Marttinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marttinen.
Deadmarsh slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh working over Marttinen with some ground and pound. Marttinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Deadmarsh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Deadmarsh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marttinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marttinen taking some punishment here, with Deadmarsh in his half guard.
Deadmarsh working over Marttinen with some ground and pound. Marttinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Deadmarsh winds up and cracks Marttinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deadmarsh drops an elbow to the side of Marttinen's head.
Deadmarsh uses his free foot to push down on Marttinen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marttinen.
Deadmarsh controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Deadmarsh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Deadmarsh slips under a jab from Marttinen.
A quick step to the side and Deadmarsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marttinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deadmarsh closes the distance and clinches.
Deadmarsh is working Marttinen over against the cage.
Deadmarsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marttinen prevents a body shot from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Deadmarsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marttinen backwards.
Marttinen lands a nice uppercut.
Deadmarsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Marttinen controls his hands.
Marttinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deadmarsh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marttinen.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deadmarsh scores with a shot to the side of Marttinen's head.
Deadmarsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marttinen backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Deadmarsh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Deadmarsh - that landed with a thud.
Marttinen lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Deadmarsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadmarsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deadmarsh tries a body shot but Marttinen blocks it.
A short left from Marttinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marttinen.
Deadmarsh has a couple of punches blocked by Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Deadmarsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deadmarsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marttinen lands a shot to the body.
Deadmarsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deadmarsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deadmarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deadmarsh takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Marttinen misses with some punches.
Marttinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marttinen blocks a body shot from Deadmarsh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Deadmarsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marttinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Marttinen working aggressively here.
Adam Deadmarsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deadmarsh can't find room to land a body shot as Marttinen controls the action.
Marttinen blocking some punches.
Deadmarsh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deadmarsh.
Marttinen tries to break free but Deadmarsh pushes him back against the cage.
Marttinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Deadmarsh controls his hands.
Marttinen prevents a body shot from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Marttinen controls his hands.
Good body shot from Marttinen.
Marttinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deadmarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deadmarsh tries to work over Marttinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marttinen lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deadmarsh tries a body shot but Marttinen blocks it.
Deadmarsh tries a body shot but Marttinen blocks it.
Deadmarsh misses with a body punch.
Marttinen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen breaks from the clinch.
Marttinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deadmarsh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marttinen tries to improve position but can't.
Deadmarsh trying to control the action but Marttinen is working from the bottom.
Deadmarsh working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Deadmarsh's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deadmarsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marttinen taking some punishment here, with Deadmarsh in his half guard.
Marttinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deadmarsh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marttinen has hold of Deadmarsh's hands but Deadmarsh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deadmarsh working over Marttinen with some ground and pound. Marttinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Deadmarsh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Deadmarsh - just one landing.
Deadmarsh lands a lovely overhand right.
Marttinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A low kick from Marttinen is predictable there
and Deadmarsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marttinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Deadmarsh slips under a jab.
Marttinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marttinen throws a looping overhand right but Deadmarsh ducks down to avoid it.
Deadmarsh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marttinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Deadmarsh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marttinen throwing strikes from guard but Deadmarsh blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadmarsh has momentary wrist control but Marttinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Marttinen won't allow Deadmarsh to sweep him here.
Marttinen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deadmarsh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deadmarsh has escaped and now he's on top!
Deadmarsh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Deadmarsh landing with the ground and pound.
Esko Marttinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Marttinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deadmarsh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deadmarsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deadmarsh trying to control but Marttinen is working from the bottom.
Deadmarsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Marttinen has wrist control.
Deadmarsh stands up over Marttinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Deadmarsh from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marttinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Deadmarsh gets back to full guard.
Deadmarsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marttinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Deadmarsh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Deadmarsh trying to control but Marttinen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen controls Deadmarsh momentarily but Deadmarsh frees himself.
Deadmarsh scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deadmarsh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marttinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deadmarsh has managed to get both his arms back between Marttinen's legs - danger averted.
Deadmarsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Deadmarsh throwing strikes but missing.
Deadmarsh scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deadmarsh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deadmarsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Deadmarsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deadmarsh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Deadmarsh!
Our winner, Adam Deadmarsh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 479 p4p, 23 weight class) and Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 1695 p4p, 81 weight class). Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by a lot of Asian swag in this young man. The crowd seem to be enjoying Da Silva's choice of entrance music: Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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146 lbs
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135 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuka Fuujin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Fuujin.
Fuujin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Fuujin looks to land a body kick but Da Silva moved away.
Fuujin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fuujin. Fuujin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuujin throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuujin misses with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Fuujin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Fuujin is looking to land body kicks.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Fuujin's body. Fuujin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fuujin misses with a hook
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target.
Fuujin sets himself, and Da Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Fuujin avoids it this time.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuujin.
Fuujin tries a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuujin is looking to land body kicks.
Da Silva dodges the punch combination from Fuujin.
Fuujin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva moves out of range as Fuujin throws a body kick.
Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Fuujin misses with a body punch.
Da Silva is pressed up against the cage. Fuujin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Silva down to the mat. Da Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fuujin jabs Da Silva right on the nose. Da Silva blinks but takes it well.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuujin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuujin throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Da Silva.
Fuujin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva slips a jab from Fuujin.
Fuujin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fuujin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuujin tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
Fuujin is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
Fuujin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuujin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuujin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Fuujin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fuujin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuujin is fighting to break Da Silva's control of his arms but Da Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuujin controls his hands.
Da Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fuujin misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Fuujin.
Fuujin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Da Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuujin or not.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuujin's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Fuujin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva tries to work over Fuujin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Fuujin.
Fuujin prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuujin working aggressively here.
Da Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fuujin backwards.
Fuujin blocks an uppercut.
Fuujin blocking some punches.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Fuujin connects with a crisp jab.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fuujin finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head.
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Fuujin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fuujin throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Fuujin should have avoided that one.
Fuujin digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
Fuujin thows a leg kick but Da Silva checks it
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Fuujin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuujin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Da Silva digs a good hook to Fuujin's body.
Da Silva motions for Fuujin to come forward. Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Da Silva.
Fuujin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuujin.
Fuujin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Da Silva catches Fuujin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuujin. That's going to slow Da Silva down.
Fuujin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Fuujin misses the jab.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a left hand
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuujin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuujin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuujin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick there by Da Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fuujin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fuujin cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
Nice cross by Da Silva.
Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends Fuujin's belly button to the back.
Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuujin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fuujin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body punch from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Da Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fuujin will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Fuujin lands a jab.
Da Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fuujin will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva forces Fuujin back against the cage and clinches.
Da Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Da Silva connects with a nice short shot to Fuujin's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is thwarting Fuujin's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuujin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fuujin's head.
Fuujin actively working from the bottom here.
Fuujin moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is pushing down on Fuujin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fuujin is fighting to maintain full guard but Da Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Fuujin defends it.
Da Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fuujin to regain full guard.
Fuujin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Da Silva working some strikes from top position.
Da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuujin keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Fuujin can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Da Silva slips a straight right by Fuujin.
Fuujin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fuujin misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Fuujin 's knee.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fuujin throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Fuujin moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Fuujin looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Fuujin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Fuujin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuujin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuujin throws out the jab.
Fuujin throws out a leg kick but Da Silva moves out of range and Fuujin only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuujin looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Fuujin misses with a hook to the body
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva cracks Fuujin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuujin.
It looked like Fuujin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Da Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fuujin momentarily.
Fuujin takes one on the button.
Fuujin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fuujin finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head.
Fuujin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Fuujin is controlling well.
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazuka Fuujin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Fuujin is working Da Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fuujin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin preventing the sweep.
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Fuujin pushes his legs off easily.
Da Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Fuujin to get to half guard.
Fuujin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Da Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fuujin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuujin defends well.
Fuujin is pushing down on Da Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Fuujin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Fuujin there.
Fuujin wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fuujin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fuujin looks to land a strike but Da Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Da Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Diggs (ranked 898 p4p, 120 weight class) and Gniewomir Lach (ranked 628 p4p, 86 weight class). Lach comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Soel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gniewomir Lach!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diggs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lach - the referee stops the clock and Diggs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lach. Diggs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Diggs connects with the punch.
Lach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs tries to counter with a takedown but Lach is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diggs misses with the combination.
Lach lands a right hook to the body.
Diggs tries to keep at a distance but Lach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lach swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lach lands a shot to the body.
Lach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lach.
Lach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Diggs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diggs wants a takedown but no success here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Lach lands a left hand.
Diggs is trying to maintain a safe position but Lach gets an underhook and turns Diggs into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Diggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diggs.
Diggs is breathing heavily.
Diggs jumps into guard, dragging Lach to the mat.
Lach trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lach not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lach trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diggs is looking for a triangle but Lach pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lach looking to pass the guard.
Diggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diggs has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lach should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diggs has tightened it up now! Lach should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Diggs!
Our winner, Robert Diggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaheim Reid (ranked 1079 p4p, 153 weight class) and Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 335 p4p, 48 weight class). Reid's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Never. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaheim Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid misses with a body kick.
Jab by Reid.
Reid lands a head shot.
Reid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tetsuo lands a leg kick that knocks Reid off balance momentarily.
A big left from Reid misses.
Reid checks a leg kick.
Reid connects with a nice looking jab.
Reid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reid throws a hook but Tetsuo blocks it.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Tetsuo.
And Reid counters with a quick kick to the body but Tetsuo blocks it.
Tetsuo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reid throws out the jab.
Tetsuo cracks Reid with an open hand slap.
Tetsuo loads up on a big right hand but Reid slips the punch.
Reid throwing a counter right hand but Tetsuo manages to avoid it.
Reid throws a big shot that misses.
Reid moves away from the strike by Tetsuo.
Reid closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid prevents the takedown attempt.
Reid working aggressively here.
Tetsuo has Reid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid tries to work over Tetsuo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tetsuo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaheim Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Tetsuo.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Tetsuo avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetsuo tries to score a body lock takedown but Reid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.
Tetsuo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reid clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Reid is trying to stand back up.
Well, with Tetsuo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Reid is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Reid manages to stand up with Tetsuo still on his back. Eventually Tetsuo drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Reid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tetsuo.
Tetsuo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid is looking to score with low kicks.
Tetsuo throws a front kick that sends Reid stumbling back into the cage.
Reid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tetsuo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Tetsuo moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo throws a lazy right hand but Reid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tetsuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Reid scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reid.
Tetsuo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reid.
Reid moves out of range of the leg kick from Tetsuo.
Reid tries to move into range but Tetsuo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reid misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Tetsuo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tetsuo.
Tetsuo misses with a leg kick
and Reid counters with a head kick.
Reid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tetsuo swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Reid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A leg kick checked by Reid.
Reid half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reid connects with a solid leg kick.
Reid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tetsuo scores with the left hand. Reid knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Reid misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid defending well as Tetsuo loads up on a big left hand.
Tetsuo throws a low kick but Reid avoids it.
Tetsuo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tetsuo thuds his right hand into Reid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Tetsuo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tetsuo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tetsuo looks to land a left hand but Reid moved out of range nicely.
Tetsuo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tetsuo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tetsuo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tetsuo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tetsuo misses the shot to the body.
Reid slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Reid misses the target.
Tetsuo loads up on a big right hand but Reid slips the punch.
Reid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tetsuo defending well as Reid loads up on a big left hand.
Reid throws a good cross that connects.
Reid misses the shot to the body.
Reid closes the distance and pushes Tetsuo back into the cage.
Tetsuo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tetsuo manages to end up in side control.
Reid throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Tetsuo tries to counter it with a takedown but Reid pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tetsuo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reid. Reid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tetsuo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Tetsuo backs away, Reid returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tetsuo throws a looping overhand right but Reid ducks down to avoid it.
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Tetsuo moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Tetsuo misses its intended target.
Reid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaheim Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reid looks for the body kick but Tetsuo saw that one coming.
Tetsuo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reid defends it well.
Tetsuo walks into a stiff left hand from Reid.
A cross from Reid lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Tetsuo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tetsuo throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tetsuo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reid.
Tetsuo throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Tetsuo.
Reid is looking to slow Tetsuo down with leg kicks.
Tetsuo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tetsuo throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Reid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tetsuo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reid.
A good leg kick by Tetsuo.
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
Reid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tetsuo.
Nice defenses there by Reid.
Tetsuo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tetsuo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reid misses with a straight right.
Reid scores with a hook.
Tetsuo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reid thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tetsuo darts in looking for a takedown but Reid gets double underhooks and turns Tetsuo into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tetsuo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tetsuo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tetsuo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tetsuo throws a big shot that misses.
As Tetsuo backs away, Reid returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reid looks to land a left hand but Tetsuo moved out of range nicely.
Tetsuo lands a jab to the head.
Reid tries to clinch up but Tetsuo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetsuo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Tetsuo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reid feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tetsuo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tetsuo slips under a jab from Reid.
Reid lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tetsuo takes a step back to recover.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Tetsuo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reid misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Reid.
Reid catches Tetsuo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reid misses with a right hand
and Tetsuo counters with a nice uppercut.
Reid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tetsuo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tetsuo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Reid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tetsuo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tetsuo takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid ducks right into an uppercut from Tetsuo.
Reid works the jab nicely.
Reid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo ducks under a wild hook from Reid.
Reid throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Tetsuo to counter with a crisp jab.
Tetsuo tries for a takedown but Reid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tetsuo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reid defends it nicely.
Jaheim Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Tetsuo.
Reid misses with a body kick.
A cross from Reid lands.
Reid throws a leg kick which misses Tetsuo's front leg but catches the back leg as Tetsuo tries to avoid it.
Tetsuo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reid throws a sloppy head kick and Tetsuo moves out of range easily.
Tetsuo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reid has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tetsuo misses with a looping left.
Tetsuo throws a looping overhand right but Reid ducks down to avoid it.
Reid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tetsuo throws out a powerful jab.
Reid slips a jab from Tetsuo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tetsuo moves away from the strike by Reid.
Reid thumps Tetsuo with a low kick.
Tetsuo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reid.
Tetsuo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tetsuo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tetsuo prevents Reid from standing back up.
Tetsuo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaheim Reid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reid wants to get back to his feet.
Reid has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tetsuo is on him like a limpet, forcing Reid back against the cage.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid gets underhooks to prevent Tetsuo's takedown attempt.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tetsuo has picked Reid up - he's going for a ride! Tetsuo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Reid tries to kick Tetsuo off in order to stand up. Tetsuo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tetsuo is working Reid over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reid tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tetsuo lands a heavy elbow.
Reid really wants to buck Tetsuo off and get back to his feet.
Tetsuo raining down hammerfists from mount.
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Tetsuo trying to control but Reid is having none of it.
Reid is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jurgen Tetsuo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
That's time! Reid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tetsuo with a jab.
Reid scores with a body shot.
Reid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reid misses with a low kick as Tetsuo jumps back.
Reid misses with a hook. Tetsuo ducked under it nicely.
Reid lands with a good body shot.
Reid avoids the body shot from Tetsuo.
Reid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reid thumps Tetsuo with a low kick.
Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Reid misses.
Reid tries to move into range but Tetsuo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Reid. No joy for Tetsuo on that attempt.
Reid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tetsuo throws a big shot that misses.
Tetsuo avoids a kick to the body.
Tetsuo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reid. Reid obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tetsuo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tetsuo showed some decent athleticism there.
Reid has one foot on Tetsuo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid misses the jab.
Tetsuo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reid throws out the jab.
Reid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reid loads up on a big right hand but Tetsuo slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reid misses the target.
And Tetsuo tries to counter it with a takedown but Reid pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reid misses with a straight right.
Tetsuo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tetsuo throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Tetsuo misses its intended target.
A jab from Reid misses.
Reid slips a jab from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Reid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tetsuo throws out a loose jab but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid throwing a counter right hand but Tetsuo manages to avoid it.
Tetsuo misses with a straight left.
Reid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tetsuo to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Reid.
Tetsuo with the counter takedown but Reid avoids it easily.
Tetsuo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Tetsuo.
Reid connects with a nice looking jab.
Reid dodges the punch combination from Tetsuo.
Reid throws a body punch but Tetsuo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Reid.
Tetsuo throws a big shot that misses.
Reid is looking to counter punch.
Reid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Reid. Those never looked like landing.
Reid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tetsuo on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tetsuo misses the target.
Tetsuo wants to land a leg kick but Reid is out of range.
Tetsuo lands with a right hand.
Tetsuo throws a series of punches but Reid moves out of range.
Tetsuo throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid moves out of range as Tetsuo strikes.
Tetsuo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reid checks it well.
Reid misses with a looping right.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tetsuo.
Reid is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tetsuo wants to control but Reid is keeping him busy.
Reid bucks up and tries to throw Tetsuo off but instead Tetsuo has got his back!
Reid manages to stand up with Tetsuo still on his back. Eventually Tetsuo drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Tetsuo misses with a straight right.
Reid throws a jab but it's blocked by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid throws a leg kick but Tetsuo moved away.
Tetsuo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid feints and then cracks Tetsuo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tetsuo down.
Tetsuo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Tetsuo.
Reid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reid misses with an uppercut. Tetsuo saw that one coming.
Tetsuo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reid cracks the inside of Tetsuo's front leg.
Tetsuo slips under a jab.
Reid scores with a hook to the body. Tetsuo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tetsuo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tetsuo swats away the attempt to clinch by Reid.
Tetsuo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo misses with a straight right.
Reid tried to counter with a leg kick but Tetsuo avoided it.
Reid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tetsuo connects with a right hand. Reid shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaheim Reid.
Well Reid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheim Reid!
Jaheim Reid thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mads Nordskov (ranked 410 p4p, 17 weight class) and Kylar Sensei (ranked 613 p4p, 30 weight class). Nordskov comes to the cage accompanied by Fugle. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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138 lbs
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150 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kylar Sensei!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sensei.
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Nordskov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sensei.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Sensei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sensei keeps the fight on the outside.
Sensei throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Sensei missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sensei shoots in and gets a takedown into Nordskov's guard.
Sensei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nordskov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nordskov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sensei wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov keeping full guard, as Sensei tries to pass.
Sensei wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving.
Nordskov seems keen to control Sensei's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sensei scores with a takedown into Nordskov's guard.
Nordskov controlling the position.
Sensei scoring with some ground and pound.
Sensei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nordskov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sensei throwing strikes but missing.
Sensei tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordskov is retaining full guard.
Sensei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sensei trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sensei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sensei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nordskov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sensei scores with a sloppy right hand. Nordskov should have avoided that one.
Sensei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Sensei's side.
Sensei dives in for a single leg takedown but Nordskov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov has managed to clinch.
Nordskov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sensei.
Sensei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nordskov uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov controlling from the top position.
Nordskov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sensei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sensei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nordskov preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sensei looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nordskov passes into side control.
Sensei struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylar Sensei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nordskov has closed the distance and engaged Sensei in a clinch.
Sensei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike.
Sensei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sensei lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nordskov is controlling Sensei's trapped leg to prevent Sensei from advancing to side control.
Nordskov is staying active underneath Sensei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kylar Sensei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nordskov is looking for a sweep. Sensei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sensei is looking to pass Nordskov's guard but actually Nordskov recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sensei looking to sit in guard and control but Nordskov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nordskov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sensei has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sensei has a hand on Nordskov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nordskov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sensei tries to reverse the position but Nordskov maintains control.
Sensei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei tries to lock up and control but Nordskov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sensei tries to reverse the position but Nordskov maintains control.
Nordskov controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei is working to get back to half guard.
Nordskov controlling from the full mount.
Sensei is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sensei is still trying to improve position.
Nordskov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sensei is looking to escape.
Sensei wants to control but Nordskov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sensei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nordskov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sensei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov cracks Sensei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nordskov swings widly with a right hand
and Sensei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordskov thinking.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses
letting Sensei counter with a right hand.
Sensei throws a right hand that Nordskov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nordskov also avoids with ease.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sensei. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sensei misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Sensei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sensei misses with a body shot.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sensei moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
Sensei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nordskov tests Sensei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov closes the distance and clinches.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sensei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sensei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sensei walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick from Nordskov misses.
Sensei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sensei lands a jab to the nose.
Sensei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sensei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov throwing a counter right hand but Sensei manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sensei connects with a body shot.
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws a sloppy body shot
and Sensei counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sensei.
Sensei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sensei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sensei throws a strike but Nordskov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sensei working a defensive guard but Nordskov passes into half guard.
Sensei trying to control from the bottom.
Sensei is trying to get back to full guard.
Sensei holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov prevents Sensei from improving his position.
Sensei is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nordskov jumps into side control!
Sensei tries to bench press Nordskov off him but Nordskov keeps the position.
Nordskov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sensei is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sensei looks to move to half guard but instead Nordskov has passed into mount! Damn!
Sensei slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nordskov is controlling the pace.
Sensei trying to hold on to Nordskov's head to control him but Nordskov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mads Nordskov.
I think Nordskov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mads Nordskov made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Nao (ranked 290 p4p, 41 weight class) and Pierre St. Georges (ranked 380 p4p, 57 weight class). Nao comes to the cage accompanied by The End. St. Georges has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Pierre St. Georges acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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29
258 lbs
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32
265 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Nao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Georges sizes up Nao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nao.
St. Georges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nao throws a half hearted mid kick.
St. Georges defending well as Nao loads up on a big left hand.
St. Georges looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Solomon Nao has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Nao lands an impressive looking overhand right. St. Georges doesn't seem phased though.
St. Georges misses with an uppercut. Nao saw that one coming.
Nao throws the kick towards the body but St. Georges avoids it.
St. Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nao.
Nao throws a leg kick which misses St. Georges's front leg but catches the back leg as St. Georges tries to avoid it.
Nao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nao jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nao throws a leg kick which misses St. Georges's front leg but catches the back leg as St. Georges tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nao misses the shot to the body.
St. Georges throws an overhand right that lands on Nao's shoulder, as Nao tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Nao misses.
St. Georges throws a hook to the side of Nao's head but Nao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nao throws a push kick but St. Georges slaps the foot to one side.
Nao misses with a right hand
and St. Georges counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
St. Georges slips a straight right by Nao.
St. Georges tries to keep at a distance but Nao has taken the fight into the clinch.
St. Georges lands a nice shot to the body.
St. Georges swings wildly with an uppercut but Nao uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St. Georges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, St. Georges scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nao misses with a punch to the body.
Nao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nao has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Georges tries a body shot but Nao blocks it.
Nao struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Georges controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nao.
Nao misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Nao avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
St. Georges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nao's elbow.
St. Georges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nao backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nao fails to land.
St. Georges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nao tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nao working aggressively here.
St. Georges is leaning against Nao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nao is breathing heavily.
Nao misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nao struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Georges controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Georges.
Nao blocks a body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Georges breaks the clinch.
Nao throws a wild body kick that St. Georges sees coming a mile off.
Nao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nao throws a leg kick
and St. Georges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nao.
Nao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St. Georges checks it well.
Nao throws a push kick but St. Georges slaps the foot to one side.
St. Georges lands a big uppercut and Nao crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nao looks OK. St. Georges waves Nao back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
St. Georges closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nao! St. Georges dives in looking to finish! Nao is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre St. Georges!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Alzheimer (ranked 61 p4p, 9 weight class) and Mike McLaughlin (ranked 107 p4p, 17 weight class). Alzheimer comes to the cage accompanied by The Worlds Greatest. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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143 lbs
21 - 4 - 0 |
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148 lbs
18 - 6 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Friedrich Alzheimer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike McLaughlin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzheimer misses with a double jab.
Jab by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Alzheimer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alzheimer throws a right hand that McLaughlin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLaughlin also avoids with ease.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick
and Alzheimer counters with a thumping low kick.
Alzheimer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzheimer looks to land a body kick but McLaughlin moved away.
McLaughlin dips to his left and cracks Alzheimer with an uppercut!
McLaughlin throws a hook but Alzheimer avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLaughlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alzheimer in his tracks.
Alzheimer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
Alzheimer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLaughlin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alzheimer cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head but Alzheimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alzheimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Alzheimer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin cracks the inside of Alzheimer's front leg.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alzheimer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alzheimer.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alzheimer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Alzheimer backs off McLaughlin throws a huge counter combo but Alzheimer manages to avoid it all.
McLaughlin lands with a kick to the temple. Alzheimer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McLaughlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Alzheimer finds it's target.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer avoids a kick to the body.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Alzheimer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alzheimer throws a good cross that connects.
Alzheimer throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
Alzheimer lands a glancing blow to the side of McLaughlin's head.
Alzheimer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
McLaughlin lands with a nice body kick.
Alzheimer tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alzheimer misses the jab.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alzheimer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alzheimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin tests Alzheimer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer moves out of range as McLaughlin throws a body kick.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Good leg kick by Alzheimer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Alzheimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.
Alzheimer connects with a crisp jab.
Alzheimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alzheimer thuds his shin into the meat of McLaughlin's side.
Alzheimer blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Alzheimer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alzheimer down.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Alzheimer sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Alzheimer throws a body kick.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzheimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLaughlin is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin throws a front kick that sends Alzheimer stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Alzheimer moves away and avoids it.
Alzheimer is looking to land body kicks.
Alzheimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer connects with a nice looking jab.
McLaughlin lands with a nice body punch.
Alzheimer slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Alzheimer moves away and avoids it.
Alzheimer missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzheimer throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin tests Alzheimer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLaughlin takes one to the side of the head.
McLaughlin scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alzheimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alzheimer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alzheimer lands a nice looking body shot.
Alzheimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Alzheimer throws out a leg kick but McLaughlin moves out of range and Alzheimer only half commits.
Alzheimer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alzheimer blocks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alzheimer. McLaughlin shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Alzheimer down.
McLaughlin thumps Alzheimer with a low kick.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and Alzheimer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin tries to land a leg kick but Alzheimer saw it coming and moves away.
Alzheimer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alzheimer checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Alzheimer is out of range.
McLaughlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and Alzheimer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alzheimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the body
and Alzheimer counters with an inside leg kick.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Alzheimer avoids the punch easily.
Alzheimer tried to counter with a leg kick but McLaughlin avoided it.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Alzheimer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
Alzheimer throws a chopping leg kick but McLaughlin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzheimer throws a front kick that sends McLaughlin stumbling back into the cage.
Alzheimer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Alzheimer misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaughlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alzheimer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Alzheimer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin is looking to land body kicks.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alzheimer slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McLaughlin throws a chopping leg kick but Alzheimer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alzheimer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Alzheimer.
A countering left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses.
Alzheimer connects with a body shot that sends McLaughlin's belly button to the back.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McLaughlin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alzheimer has got the better of the exchanges.
McLaughlin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLaughlin is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Alzheimer settles back down.
Alzheimer throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer misses with a straight left.
Alzheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alzheimer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alzheimer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alzheimer checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A lazy left from Alzheimer finds it's target.
McLaughlin is looking to chop away at Alzheimer's legs.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Alzheimer looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin punishes Alzheimer's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McLaughlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alzheimer.
A punch lands to the side of Alzheimer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alzheimer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaughlin is looking to slow Alzheimer down with leg kicks.
Alzheimer is looking to chop away at McLaughlin's legs.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Alzheimer throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin lands a nice hook to Alzheimer's body. Alzheimer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alzheimer.
Both fighters circling a little - Alzheimer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alzheimer throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Alzheimer down.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzheimer scores with a hook to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin throws a wild body kick that Alzheimer sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alzheimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer connects with a leg kick. McLaughlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Alzheimer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
Alzheimer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin connects with a jab.
McLaughlin cracks Alzheimer with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLaughlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzheimer. That did some damage!
Alzheimer missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
A clash of legs there as Alzheimer blocks the low kick.
Alzheimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alzheimer throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from McLaughlin does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin lands with a nice body punch.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Alzheimer checks it.
Alzheimer checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer lands a head kick. McLaughlin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alzheimer misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alzheimer cracks McLaughlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alzheimer checks it well.
As McLaughlin looks to move away, Alzheimer throws a big counter combo but McLaughlin just gets out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzheimer.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Alzheimer lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLaughlin doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Alzheimer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alzheimer scores with a spinning back kick!
Alzheimer throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Alzheimer avoids it with no problem.
Alzheimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzheimer. That did some damage!
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Alzheimer ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Alzheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer scores with a push kick.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As McLaughlin looks to move away, Alzheimer throws a big counter combo but McLaughlin just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin tries a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer is wise to it.
A good leg kick by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Alzheimer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alzheimer down.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alzheimer cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
Alzheimer thows a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin tried to score with a low kick but Alzheimer checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin stuns Alzheimer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzheimer backing away here, and McLaughlin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alzheimer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alzheimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick.
McLaughlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alzheimer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McLaughlin eats them both and turns towards Alzheimer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alzheimer throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Alzheimer sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alzheimer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLaughlin.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alzheimer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McLaughlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alzheimer tries a head kick but it misses.
Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin tests Alzheimer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzheimer wants to slow McLaughlin down by chopping away at his legs.
Alzheimer connects with a body shot.
McLaughlin lands an overhand right.
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
Alzheimer blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer misses with a body kick.
Alzheimer connects with a body shot.
McLaughlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alzheimer pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Alzheimer settles back down.
Alzheimer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer backing away here, and McLaughlin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot.
Alzheimer throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
Alzheimer throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alzheimer is out of range.
Alzheimer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Alzheimer slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut.
Alzheimer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alzheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaughlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Alzheimer avoids it with no problem.
Alzheimer's corner calls for a 1-2. Alzheimer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Alzheimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzheimer throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin misses with a body kick.
Alzheimer scoring well with a low kick there.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alzheimer defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Alzheimer moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
As McLaughlin backs away, Alzheimer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alzheimer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick nicely.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
Alzheimer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Alzheimer misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
McLaughlin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alzheimer. That one must have hurt.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick
and Alzheimer counters with a straight right hand.
Alzheimer misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alzheimer to score with a decent uppercut.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin connects with an inside leg kick.
Alzheimer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alzheimer works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin cracks the inside of Alzheimer's front leg.
McLaughlin works Alzheimer's body with a nice hook.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot.
Alzheimer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
Alzheimer checks the leg kick nicely there.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Alzheimer moves out of range easily.
Alzheimer misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alzheimer, right into the meat.
McLaughlin tries to work over Alzheimer's front leg with a kick but Alzheimer checks it.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot.
Alzheimer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer works the jab nicely.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alzheimer tries to land a body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzheimer is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by McLaughlin as he checks the leg kick.
McLaughlin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alzheimer counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Alzheimer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzheimer lands with an uppercut that bounces McLaughlin off the cage and back into range.
Alzheimer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alzheimer motions for McLaughlin to come forward. Alzheimer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for McLaughlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
McLaughlin walks into a jab.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alzheimer pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Alzheimer settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alzheimer throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzheimer blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzheimer.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Alzheimer moves out of range.
McLaughlin lands a body shot.
Alzheimer lands an overhand right.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Alzheimer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the body kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Alzheimer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLaughlin on the side of the head.
McLaughlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
enabling Alzheimer to counter with a crisp jab.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Alzheimer is out of range.
Alzheimer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLaughlin's calf.
Alzheimer moves out of range as McLaughlin throws a body kick.
Alzheimer lands a jab to McLaughlin's midsection.
McLaughlin takes one to the side of the head.
Alzheimer checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin with a jab.
Alzheimer tries to score with a low kick but McLaughlin moves his leg out of the way.
McLaughlin throws a front kick aimed at Alzheimer's knee but Alzheimer avoids it well.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
A jab from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a body kick.
A big right from Alzheimer misses.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Alzheimer scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McLaughlin lands with a hook. Alzheimer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Alzheimer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzheimer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzheimer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin sizes up Alzheimer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin is looking to score with low kicks.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Alzheimer moves away and avoids it.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Alzheimer.
Well Alzheimer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!
Friedrich Alzheimer is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Friedrich Alzheimer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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